Sunderland have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign Carl Jenkinson on a season-long loan.

Black Cats boss Dick Advocaat is a huge fan of the England under-21 right back and wants to snap him up for next term.

West Ham and Southampton are also trying to sign Jenkinson - but Sunderland have now stolen a march on their Premier League rivals.

Jenkinson had a happy year at West Ham last season and Southampton can also offer European football which might help his progression more. Southampton know they could lose Nathaniel Clyne with Liverpool ready to sign him.